December 3, 2006
2006 BCS Bowl Games
Here's the slate of the 2006 BCS Bowl games and National Championship Game.
Rose: USC vs. Michigan
Sugar: Notre Dame vs. LSU
Orange: Louisville vs. Wake Forest
Fiesta: Oklahoma vs. Boise State
National Championship: Florida vs Ohio State
Complete 2006-2007 College Football Bowl Schedule & TV Listings
Comments:
posted on December 3, 2006 7:52 PM — link — abuse?Kevin Donahue said:
Well, if nothing else, traditionalists will enjoy the Pac10-Big10 flavor of the Rose.
C-DOGG said:
posted on December 3, 2006 8:21 PM — 76.188.148.131 — link — abuse?
Jim Tressel with 50+ days to prepare for the Gators? As a Canes fan, I've seen this before. It's going to be a long night for the Gators. However, congrats Florida for at least making the game. The pollsters will regret this decision once Ohio State wins by 13 pts.
Mayor said:
posted on December 3, 2006 8:22 PM — 67.167.177.233 — link — abuse?
"How in the hell did ND get in the Sugar Bowl? That is the biggest scandal of the year."
Umm...that's not a scandal. They're #9 in the polls. Who would you propose go in above them? Wisconsin can't, due to the fact that three teams from one conference can't go to BCS games. So same goes for Arkansas.
proplayoff said:
posted on December 3, 2006 8:25 PM — 70.233.2.112 — link — abuse?
Looks like the all the PR paid off for Florida. Tressell abstains which shows class. Carr refuses to lobby. Florida runs down a Michigan team that had a great season with a single close loss to number 1 to get the ticket. Florida coach classless clown. Hope Buckeyes shut his big mouth. Final number 1 Ohio, 2 and 3 (UM or USC). Florida humiliated and....at last....quiet.
Auburn2004 said:
posted on December 3, 2006 8:32 PM — 71.233.38.236 — link — abuse?
Auburn and Wisconsin get left out for being in decent conferences, and NotreDame who hasn't beat a ranked opponent for 2 years gets a BCS game...WTF. AU and UW get penalized for their conferences and ND gets rewarded for not being in a conference...WTF.
Man the BCS is messed up.
posted on December 3, 2006 8:54 PM — 69.73.43.95 — link — abuse?
Florida over OSU, By fate not skill.
(I was calling for Florida to be national champions this year two years ago.)
Michigan over USC, they have an ax to grind.
Louisville over Wake Forest.
Boise over Oklahoma, BIG
LSU over Notre Dame? How did ND get in? Guess its good to be the king.Tipp said:
posted on December 3, 2006 9:02 PM — 68.114.23.128 — link — abuse?
Michigan loses to USC
Cardinals over Wake BIG!!
LSU stomps Notre Dame
Florida wins by 9Biggest question of the year is " How the hell did Notre Dame get in the BCS? Answer: Because they do not play anyone..the teams they did play that were ranked killed them.
SEC goes 7 of nine in bowl games this year.
bayoubengals27 said:
posted on December 3, 2006 9:03 PM — 24.158.214.117 — link — abuse?
I see a couple of you guys calling a ND upset over LSU? Ya'll smoking crack? First of all it's virtually another home game for the Tigers with New Orleans just 1 Hr away. Secondly ND's strength of schedule doesn't even come close to LSU's. Also the tigers played all their ranked opp. on the road. (All in the top ten by the way). Blow out, LSU!
Kyle Beery said:
posted on December 3, 2006 9:08 PM — 24.170.131.182 — link — abuse?
Funny that a lot of you say that UF is going to lose. We have the toughest schedule in the nation, hands down, no doubt. We play 27 freshman, almost all who break records. They say Percy Harvin will be in heisman contention next year, he'll be a sophomore. Tebow mows over anyone...Leak is accurate as can be. Our defense cant be touched, Nelson, Siler, Everett, Joiner etc... Our special teams? Brandon James is awesome, not to mention our punt blocks...4 this year? Offense? We have Wynn, Baker, Ingram, Harvin, Latsko, Leak, Tebow, Casey, Fason. We have so much talent its not even funny...In the end, great game, but if we play like we did against Arkansas, well smoke OSU.
HokieDC said:
posted on December 3, 2006 9:23 PM — 68.107.154.167 — link — abuse?
Tressel abstained from voting not out of class as suggested. That's a nice benefit but I believe the truth is that he would rather play UF than have to deal w/ Michigan again. He didn't want to make this public and let the rest of the coaches do it for him. He knew UF was gonna get the go ahead and everyone would be talking about it on every sports radio/tv show. It would be made public he voted for UF and that would be a huge focus for the next month. It was a good coaching decision.
Melan said:
posted on December 3, 2006 9:28 PM — 68.21.43.240 — link — abuse?
Kyle Beery e have the toughest schedule in the nation, hands down, no doubt
U may have beaten good teams but you barely beat them.. arkansas and LSU games turned on muffed punts not Florida being good. And your defense(especially secondary) is overrated. Especially after yesterday when you let Casey Dick throw on you guys. That guy is the worst excuse for a quaterback and u still let him throw a touchdown. OSU BIGC-DOGG said:
posted on December 3, 2006 9:42 PM — 76.188.148.131 — link — abuse?
I know its early...but here we go.
LSU 37- Notre Dame 20 (make that 9 bowl losses in a row for a team that is not even better than Wisconsin or Auburn...but they travel well!)
USC 31- Michigan 17 (Michigan's heart will not be in it, the score will reflect that.)
louisville 40 -Wake Forest 17 (all those 5th year seniors @ Wake can atleast tell their kids that they finally made it to the big time....and never again.)
Oklahoma 30- Boise State 27 (score could be worst if AD comes back from injury)
Ohio State 33- Florida 20 (Jim Tressel is like Michael Jordan in these games, he refuses to loose)
DCHokie said:
posted on December 3, 2006 10:01 PM — 68.107.154.167 — link — abuse?
CDogg,
"Jim Tressel is like Michael Jordan in these games, he refuses to loose"....hopefully he won't have to rely on a ghost pass interfence call again to steal a NTL championship game...
LSU (41) ND (25) = carbon copy of ND's game against USC. ND only gets 25 with bs points at the end of the game.
Mich (35) USC (10) = Their heart will definitely be in it. They are going to be angry and trying to make a point just like Auburn when it beat ACC champion VT in the Sugar Bowl after an undefeated season. Michigan's defense controls USC all game.
Louisville (14) WF (6) = No shoot out here at all (also no WF scoring). WF's defense is to good to allow Louisville to run up the score.
Oklahoma (?) Boise State (?) = no clue haven't seen enough of either team so I won't open my mouth
Ohio State (33) UF (20) = C Dogg got this one right. Even though Tressel still stole his last championship...and I hate the Hurricanes!
SoonerTaft said:
posted on December 3, 2006 10:23 PM — 68.97.9.76 — link — abuse?
To Ben Prather:
Boise over OU? You have got to kidding me man. If OU had the Oregon W (which was deserved), we would have made the National Championship mix and made it even more messy.
We are going to send those guys back to potatoe land crying.
And to Kyle Beery,
Get over the whole tough SEC schedule thing, SEC is way overrated.
BIG 12 is coming back, get ready. BIG Ten is prob the best conference right now.C-DOGG said:
posted on December 3, 2006 10:28 PM — 76.188.148.131 — link — abuse?
DCHokie,
Re:post#29,Yes I know that Tressel stole Miami's title (I am a Hurricane fan). But I'm over it. And yes I know why you respectfully hate Miami. Congrats on a good year V.Tech. Hopefully, the Miami vs. V.Tech rivalry will continue to be close every year.
Tipp said:
posted on December 3, 2006 10:38 PM — 68.114.23.128 — link — abuse?
Kyle: I hope you are right about the score...my prediction would be closer to giving me a heart attack. I like most the people on here not giving us a shot at winning. That means we have nothing to lose and everything to gain. I just cant wait to see what everyone has to say when Florida wins. GO GATORS!!
Kyle Beery said:
posted on December 3, 2006 10:52 PM — 24.170.131.182 — link — abuse?
How can you get over the schedule? It is statistically proven that UF has the hardest schedule in the nation, cant argue statistics man... Their opponents winning percentage is the highest in the nation. SEC is still the hardest conference. Sure Big 10 is up there, but the SEC is racked with powerhouses. Going 12-1 with that is not luck. Thats why they are in the BCS game, the talent is there, and they are going to play OSU for all theyve got. I give em the win, I hope they do, but tis going to be an awesome game.
melan said:
posted on December 3, 2006 11:01 PM — 68.21.43.240 — link — abuse?
Kyle Berry.. Cmon man they went through their schudule with one loss luckily.. LSU should have beaten them adn so should Tennnesee. If you think about LSU is way more talented.. LSU had FIVE turnovers to None by florida in that game and they still only one by a small margin. Also everyone says the SEC is so great but we will have to wait till the bowl games but to me it seems like its a mix of inept offense versus good defense. Think about Arkansas and Tenessee. one cant pass and one cant run.. makes it easy for defenses to look good when youre one dimensional.
T-Mac said:
posted on December 3, 2006 11:19 PM — 66.78.139.117 — link — abuse?
badgerballer, all joking aside bro. You need to control your blood pressure man. I'm a professional athlete and this can be fatal. Without getting too personal tell me a little about your lifestyle, diet, exercise etc. The first thing whenever blood pressure is a problem you need to try and workout a little. It doesn't matter if you are just sitting on the couch and you do some leg-lifts for 2-3 minutes at a time. You have to get started. I'm on a very strict exercise/diet regimen right now. Hit me up if you would like to talk about health and fitness. T-Mac
badgerballer said:
posted on December 3, 2006 11:22 PM — 70.58.168.42 — link — abuse?
Ok, I lied...yes I am.
[rant]
ARRRGGGGHHHHH!!!!
I ask youz guyz, just try and place yourselves in the shoes of a Wisconsin alum and die-hard Badger fan. Can you even imagine how sucky it is being us right now? I know you're all sick of my crying, but this just plain blows!
First, the least talked about, least respected, least pub'd, 1-loss (11-1) team,probably ever. And now, add insult to injury, FOUR teams ranked behind us in the final BCS go. Including stink'n Boise, and (#14!!?) Wake?!
Sorry for continuing to beat the horse, but words can hardly express how frustrating this is. Norte lousy Dame. Most over-rated team in recent history, goes to a BCS bowl. My week is off to a bad start.
[/rant]
badgerballer said:
posted on December 3, 2006 11:27 PM — 70.58.168.42 — link — abuse?
T-Mac, I appreciate the luv, bro...but it was just a figure of speech. I own a fitness coaching company. (www.whollyfit.com) I'm 6'1, 198 lbs, 8% bodyfat, resting heart rate 44. My blood pressure is well within the low-normal range. I was just making a point about how p.o.'d I'm getting.
Much love tho. That's good look'n out on your part.
FLOPPYDRIVER said:
posted on December 3, 2006 11:37 PM — 207.69.138.13 — link — abuse?
I have seen lots of comments saying the Big 10 is the strongest conference. These people need to look at the numbers and put away the pom-poms. Out of conference the SEC was 41-7 for 85%. The Big 10 was 33-11 for 75%. As for who they both playeed out of conference, without 15 wins against the MAC the Big 10 would have to play someone. They did play 8 division II high school teams and lost 25% of those.
The bottom line is that you morons need to look at the schedules and the records before making comments.Tim said:
posted on December 3, 2006 11:46 PM — 207.38.222.11 — link — abuse?
I am a huge Nebraska fan, and because of an ex-girlfriend, hate Michigan. However, given the circumstances, I feel like Michigan got hosed. They deserve to be in that national championship game more than Florida. I do think Michigan - USC is a good game, and a Rose Bowl historic matchup, but let's face it, whoever says they would hate to see the "dreaded re-match"...let's give credit where credit is due. Michigan lost, at Ohio State, by 3...why not put them in a neutral site and see who wins. As far as I'm concerned, it's anybody's game...
Rob said:
posted on December 4, 2006 12:01 AM — 24.162.79.202 — link — abuse?
So Cal USMC: Sorry I didn't get back with you on the last post. Yeah, 29 Palms. lol
The Mayor: I appreciate your compliment on serving.
Now...since last week...
How does USC drop only 3 spots down...after losing to two (2) unranked teams? The fact that such a weak conference is allowed to have a contract (with notably the second-highest Bowl game there is) is just ... it's insane.
The point I made in last week's blog was this: The strength of conference part of the BCS is bought...period. When Jeff Sagarin has the PAC-10 ranked #1, and the SEC ranked between 3-5, it's just blantantly obvious he's bought.
Oh, and I didn't mean sportwriters/personalities as in just ESPN, although everyone there agrees that the SEC is the strongest.
And the SEC formally apologized to LSU for the blown calls during the Auburn game. It didn't make the news...LSU should be 11-1.
My point this week is this: LSU's defense should desimate Notre Dame. But, just watch...
the game will turn out to be surprisingly close...
there will be some "questionable" calls...
but Notre Dame has done enough by just making it to a Bowl game. The alumni and the television execs at NBC are happy enough with the numbers that ND has put up with an OK year, even though (again) they only play one good team a year and refuse to join a conference, let alone a REAL conference.
As for the rest of the games:
Florida squeeks out a win against Ohio State.
Wake and Louisville...I don't know. Who cares.
Oklahoma embarrasses Boise State.
Michigan beats USC...and maybe handily.
Arkansas and Wisconsin: Arkansas...by alot. lol
So, there's my 2 cents.HokieDC said:
posted on December 4, 2006 12:57 AM — 68.107.154.167 — link — abuse?
C Dogg you are right. VT fans don't want UM in the pitts. We want the game to mean something. Especially my immediate family (2 VT grads and 2 UM grads and one "other"....UVA). T Mac very nice sarcaism...you should do british comedy.
DCHokie said:
posted on December 4, 2006 1:13 AM — 68.107.154.167 — link — abuse?
Hopefully, OSU will spank UF and Michigan will destroy USC. One more dent in the bs BSC. What does everyone think about the theory that college football is on the take from the NFL? Division 1's only defense to the sytem is history (bs) and students have to study. Despite the fact every other division (with much better academic schools) in football has a tourney and plays through December. Also where did we hear the BCS rankings announced? On an NFL show. Also, college football thursday night ended 2 weeks ago. Guess what started the week after...NFL football on thursday night...how convenient. I'm sure there is more evidence but big business and it's mother capitalism seems to be the only answer. I'm sure I will get called a communist or something as equally ridiculous for my theory but this is the only excuse. I don't blame them if that's the reason (that's a natural product of our economy). If it something else we have a serious problem. Capitalism is the best available solution and we are seeing the negative effects of it (See Enron, lobbyists, etc for further examples).
Commonsense said:
posted on December 4, 2006 1:21 AM — 205.242.79.195 — link — abuse?
I've been read'n all your comments for these past few weeks and it is the same week in and week out. My SOS is better than your SOS... We beat such and such and you didn't... blah,blah,ect all. After these last 3 or 4 weeks it outta be clear that none of that matters. There is only one way to have a true champion and that is on the field. 16 team playoff- 4 weeks (could even have a two week span for the championship game) Plenty of bowls to have this playoff and all the other bowls for rest of D-1 teams. More money for TV and schools.
BuckeyeBob said:
posted on December 4, 2006 1:32 AM — 67.168.12.246 — link — abuse?
I was taking a close look at the BCS, and I found it interesting that the Colley Matrix, one of the computer rankings, has Florida #1 and Ohio State as #2. According to the matrix they don't count games against D-1AA schools in their strength of schedule. Considering that Michigan and Florida are tied in the computer rankings at .940, and there is a .0101 difference between the two in the overall BCS, I wonder if the Colley Matrix had factored in Florida's win over a 2-9 Western Carolina, if that would have made a difference...just another reason for a playoff!
Tressel is the key said:
posted on December 4, 2006 8:06 AM — 69.81.141.153 — link — abuse?
Just a couple of thoughts:
The SEC might be a good conference but with the computers ranking Michigan and Fla in a tie then they each played tough schedules.
And the argument that you have to have won the conference to play in the NC game must have started right after Oklahoma lost their conference in 2004 and then lost the NC game against USC while the winner in the Big 12 got beat by Ohio State at the Fiesta Bowl.
It doesn't matter who Ohio State plays Coach Tressel will have them prepared. There is a reason that he has 4 national titles in Div 1AA and already 1 in Div 1A with the possibility of a second within 6 years of entering the Div 1A coaching ranks.
IrishJT said:
posted on December 4, 2006 9:06 AM — 71.207.226.16 — link — abuse?
SEC fans,
I love that you don't see Big 10 fans whining about Wisconsin (at least, not as often) but the SEC wants every team in their conference to get an at-large bid. Pay attention jackassess...only 2 teams from each conference, by rule, can play in a BCS game. That's why no Wisconsin, that's why no Auburn. There are NO TEAMS IN FRONT OF THE IRISH that were eligible for a BCS game, but were left out due to Notre Dame's extraordinary popularity. Notre Dame may have been the first pick by the Sugar Bowl, but they still deserve to go. They also deserve to be ranked in front of Auburn and Oklahoma.So SEC fans, quit your whining. You got your way with your first team, all whiner coach in Urban Meyer. I would worry a little more about not getting your collective asses kicked in bowl games like you all did last year. In fact, South Carolina might be the only SEC team that wins their bowl game.
Okla St over Bama
Clemson crushes Kentucky
**SoCarolina sneaks past Houston
Nebraska beats Auburn ('cause Aubie can't score)
VaTech crushes Georgia
Penn St beats Tennessee
Wisconsin handles Arkansas
Notre Dame passes all over LSU
Ohio St absolutely crushes FloridaHey, 1-8 isn't too bad! Could have been worse.
Hog Fan From Maryland said:
posted on December 4, 2006 9:19 AM — 207.133.8.146 — link — abuse?
These points are hard to argue.
From an ESPN article...
1. Florida beat nine teams that are projected to play in bowl games. Michigan beat six.
2. Michigan beat five teams that finished the season with losing records. Florida beat two teams with sub-.500 records.
3. Florida's 12 Division I-A opponents had a combined record of 89-57. Michigan's 12 opponents had a combined record of 84-61.
4. Michigan's best win is considered a 27-13 victory over Wisconsin on Sept. 23. The Badgers are 11-1 and have climbed to No. 7 in the AP Top 25 poll, despite having played only one ranked opponent -- the Wolverines -- the entire season.
5. The 12 teams Florida defeated finished the season with 11 combined wins against opponents which were ranked in the AP Top 25 poll at the time the game was played. The opponents Michigan defeated claim just three wins against ranked teams (Notre Dame beat Penn State. Indiana beat Iowa. Vanderbilt beat Georgia. The Nittany Lions, Hawkeyes and Bulldogs, it should be noted, haven't been ranked in seven weeks).
6. The Gators went 3-1 against ranked opponents, beating then-No. 13 Tennessee, No. 9 LSU and No. 8 Arkansas and losing at No. 11 Auburn. The Wolverines went 1-1 against ranked opponents, beating a highly overrated No. 2 Notre Dame team (that lost to Michigan and USC by a combined total of 46 points) and losing at No. 1 Ohio State 42-39 on Nov. 18.
7. The Gators' average margin of victory against Division I-A teams was 13.5 points. They won seven games by 14 points or fewer, six by less than 10. The Wolverines' average margin of victory was 17.3 points. They won six games by 14 points or fewer, two by less than 10.
8. The Gators played Western Carolina, a Division I-AA team, and won by 62 points. The Wolverines played Ball State, which should be a I-AA team, and won by eight.
9. Since the Wolverines last played and lost at Ohio State, the Gators won at Florida State (The Seminoles are 6-6, but rivalry games are tough to win. Just ask USC coach Pete Carroll) and then beat the No. 8 Razorbacks, who defeated then-No. 2 Auburn and No. 13 Tennessee by 17 points each.
10. Michigan didn't win the Big Ten; Florida won the SEC. Winning your conference should be a prerequisite for playing in the national championship.AgGB said:
posted on December 4, 2006 9:34 AM — 66.76.55.152 — link — abuse?
ohio state beats florida in a close game. michigan beats usc all over the rose bowl.
lsu squeeks out a close win against nd.
louisville pounds wake.
ou slaughters boise st.as much as i woulda liked to have seen a rematch between mich and osu, i think fl is the right decision b/c they won their conference. mich has already lost to osu and they didnt win their conference. there is no doubt that the sec schedule of fl's is a tough one and they're the more deserving team. none of the other one lossers have an argument at it...(neither would ou if they'd won the contraversial game in oregon. ou still lost to tu, something that three other teams monaged to avoid.)
GATORGreg said:
posted on December 4, 2006 9:39 AM — 68.214.97.77 — link — abuse?
Here is a rundown of why Michigan doesnt deserve to go to the NC.
1) They already played and LOST to OSU. Sure sure youll sit there and say we only lost by 3 blah blah blah, but you really cant consider that game to be as close as the #'s say. Playing OSU and such a grand scale is also unfair to OSU in the event that Michigan won, you cant justify them being champions as they already lost.
2) The only non-cupcake teams that you play were a shi$y ND team and your lost to OSU. Yes the Gators played a D2 school but that hurt us in the rankings not help us.
3) You didnt even win your conference. No NC contender can not win their conference and consider themselves a National Champion, until there is a playoff system this needs to be a rule implimented and enforced.
Again my main argument is that you already had your shot and blew it. Someone else deserves to go more than you. Until this past weekend I thought it was USC but this past weekend showed how little they wanted it.
Bowl Prediction:
LSU beats ND big showing how bad other teams such as Wisconsin got screwed....LSU 31 ND 13
Louisville beats Wake and proves just how bad the ACC is this year, God that Championship was aweful! Louisville 27 Wake 17
Oklahoma beats Bosie St. once again proving that these cinderella teams dont even deserve to play in a BCS game. OU 42 Boise St. 21
USC beats Michigan because its realy just another home game for USC and for some reason USC never loses back-to-back even though they should many times. USC 28 Michigan 24
Florida beats OSU. Now I know most will consider this a biased opinion and it definately is. I just love coming on here and hearing the Gators suck this and that and Arkansas is going to steam roll them etc. etc. Well keep it up. Come NC time, OSU will not have played in a football game in 53 days. They arent going to be ready and they are going to feel entitled to this game. Florida will surprise them and win. Florida 35 OSU 24
M GO BLUE said:
posted on December 4, 2006 10:11 AM — 216.46.213.227 — link — abuse?
Badgerballer,Wisconsin is hurting because you did'nt play OSU,which could have given Wisconsin a Big Ten Championship,but I know how good Wisconsin is!
PLEASE ALL ARKANSAS,FAN'S PLEASE OVERLOOK WISCONSIN, LIKE AUBURN,DID LAST YEAR,WHEN WISCONSIN,HANDED THEM A 24-10 BEATING,I WOULD'NT EXPECT AN EASY WIN OVER WISCONSIN,OR YOU MIGHT FIND YOURSELF IN SHOCK AS THEY RUN OVER THE BIG,FAST,SUPERMANSTRONG DEFENSE,AND MAKE ARKANSAS LOOK REAL STUPID JUST LIKE AUBURN!
SHOW SOME R.E.S.P.E.C.T.!WVUFB97 said:
posted on December 4, 2006 10:13 AM — 70.88.184.113 — link — abuse?
Question! How can an SEC Champion Runnerup get knocked out of the BCS by LSU? To much politics and $$$ involved in this one. Looks like the BCS has decided that the SEC must not be as good as all the SEC lovers want it to be. Arkansas got shafted!
M GO BLUE said:
posted on December 4, 2006 10:30 AM — 216.46.213.227 — link — abuse?
Gatorgreg,let me say that some of the Michigan fan's are saying really dumb things,while our coach looked a whole lot less dumb than urban,and his whining,but I am happy to be in the Rosebowl,I mean if your not in the NC where else would you rather play,then for a Rosebowl?
C'MON MICHIGAN FAN'S GET PUMPED FOR THE USC MICHIGAN REMATCH OF THREE YEARS AGO!
WHILE I RESPECT USC AND I BELEIVE THEY DO HAVE A REALLY GOOD TEAM,I KNOW THEY ARE DOUBTING THAT THEY WILL BEAT MICHIGAN THIS TIME!Tommie Trojan said:
posted on December 4, 2006 10:41 AM — 64.32.153.19 — link — abuse?
M GO BLUE:
Not gonna do it. Can't figure out how USC opens as a + 2 1/2 favorite either. For that matter - I question several opening lines. How about Florida State favored by +5.5 over UCLA. How are they gonna score? Did Jeff Bowden really take over as OC at USC? I thought he had one more game at FSU?
Nope, after watchin' the playcalling that I just saw, I can't imagine Lane Kiffen figuring out the Michigan defense. I think that USC will probably get pounded on that day. They are just playing too many games over there today.Tommie T
Bayou Boys said:
posted on December 4, 2006 10:51 AM — 72.149.254.106 — link — abuse?
WVUF, the reason why Arkasas is not going to a BCS is b/c it has three losses one of which to LSU. Making LSU ranked #4 in the BCS. Do you not watch football you fool... Come on!!! AR didn't get shafted they just didn't earn it. They should be very pleased with the capitol one against wisconsin.
M GO BLUE said:
posted on December 4, 2006 11:00 AM — 216.46.213.227 — link — abuse?
Michigan has had to play awesome teams in every bowl game in the last ten years,why don't we ever get to play BOISE! It just seems like we play the team that win's the NC the next year. (Texas,USC)
USC is good.
And this is the same USC team that SCORCHED Arkansas,and Nebraska,and nd!I give USC respect that they have the talent to beat Michigan,and Michigan seems to falter in their bowl games.
Last time Michigan had an opponent they could beat in a bowl game,they were playing the almighty Gators.
YES I SAID THE LAST TIME MICHIGAN WON A BOWL GAME,THEY WERE PLAYING THE GATORS IN TAMPA,FLORIDA,But Tommie,I think USC will do better against Michigan than OSU,so maybe it is just as well.
GATORGreg said:
posted on December 4, 2006 11:16 AM — 68.214.120.140 — link — abuse?
Tommy,
Per our earlier season bet Ill start the ass kissing with you my friend. By the sound of your tone, Staurday wasnt what you had expected. Also M Go Blue, you are prob. the classiest Blue fan I have stumbled across as of yet. You still are going to a great bowl and that will be one helluva game!
Bayou Boys said:
posted on December 4, 2006 11:35 AM — 72.149.254.106 — link — abuse?
M GO BLUE, are you really crying about having to play a tough USC team in a bowl game, instead of playing an easier team like Boise!! Thats the weakest statement i've ever heard. And you guys wanted to play Ohio St again. Please.....
soonergirl said:
posted on December 4, 2006 11:39 AM — 216.229.137.1 — link — abuse?
OU should be in the top 4 mix!!!! The oregon game screwed us like we all said it would early in the season. on the flip side....Im so proud of what we have overcome and give mad respect to our team and coachs for getting us this far....good job guys :) You r number one in my book!!
geauxtigers0107 said:
posted on December 4, 2006 11:52 AM — 68.222.22.190 — link — abuse?
agree with Rob
post 44How does USC only drop 3 spots to #5 after losing to 2 unranked teams? That amazes me. But that just raises the other question...who else are they gonna put that would be attractive match-ups? I do feel sorry for the Badgers. BadgerBaller, my heart goes out to you bro. I think a playoff system is coming but not for another few years. I forget how long is left on the contract the BCS set up with it's current system. Seems like everytime they redo it, it (the system) stays in use for 5 years.? Maybe someone can recall that info for me.
Well here's my totally unofficial predictions:
Fiesta: Oklahoma v. Boise St.
An Ok team with a huge chip on it's shoulder after the Oregon game will come out fired up but I don't think it'll be enough to get past Boise St. They are pissed that they didn't get the respect they felt they deserved.
Boise St - 24
Oklahoma - 20Orange: Louisville v. Wake Forest
pick em
Sugar: LSU v. Notre Dame
The Superdome will be loaded with Tiger fans as this is only an hour from Baton Rouge. Props to Brady Quinn. A very good QB but when he starts getting pressured by an excellent defensive line, look for him to throw a couple of picks. The current line on the game is LSU by 9 but I see it a little more lopsided than that (biased, of course). LSU is of the same caliber as a Michigan team and we all know what they did to the Irish. I believe the Tigers will treat the Irish much like they treated the Hurricanes last year (re. 40-3) only this time, the starting QB will be Jamarcus Russell and he is much improved.
LSU - 48
ND - 17 (late game "who gives a shite" points)Rose: Michigan v. USC
Again, how USC is in this game is beyond me. Two losses to unranked teams and they get a bowl bid.....(shaking my head). USC will pretty much be home for this one but it won't matter. I don't see them even in the same league with a powerful Michigan team. Don't think for a minute that Lloyd Carr didn't notice how UCLA beat USC. And I don't buy the BS about Mich's heart not being in it because they got snubbed out of the NC game. I see it just the opposite. Michigan will freakin kill Tommie's Trojans and Pete Carroll will quit and join a monestary in Utah somewhere.
Michigan - 38
USC - 3
NC Game: Ohio St v. Florida Gators
The Buckeyes have so many weapons to choose from but Florida has an outstanding defense. I think it comes down to how much they use Tim Tebow. He could be the deciding factor. That being said, I just don't see them having enough to stay with Troy Smith and the Bucks. I give the nod to Ohio St in a close one.
Ohio St. - 24
Florida - 21I still would have LOVED to see an LSU / Michigan matchup. Two much closer teams. But hey, whatcha gonna do. Here's hoping all you guys holidays are nice and the Crown Royal even nicer.
Geaux Tigers
The Mayor said:
posted on December 4, 2006 11:55 AM — 67.174.192.148 — link — abuse?
USA Today link to see how the coaches voted:
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/graphics/coaches_fb_poll_2006/flash.htm
WVUFB97 said:
posted on December 4, 2006 12:07 PM — 70.88.184.113 — link — abuse?
OOPS! my fault! wow arent the sec lovers a$$holes.. just asking! a$$holes no wonder uf made it to the nc game the cried alot more as normal. guess urban has set the example if u cry the longest and loudest u may soon get what the spoiled rotten sec wants.
M GO BLUE said:
posted on December 4, 2006 12:28 PM — 216.46.212.229 — link — abuse?
No I am not crying that we have to play a tough USC team,I just have to laugh at how easy Louisville,and LSU are going to have it!
LSU is going to put a choke hold on Notre Dame and slowly squeeze the life out of ND.
And Louisville is going to do the same to Wake.But hey! I am happy were playing USC,in the Rosebowl,because they beat us three years ago in the Rose bowl,and this time we are going to return the favor!
I am not burned that we were jumped a second time,Michigan was ranked #14 to start the season and we met and exceeded expectations! We have had a great season and it's going to have a great ending!
GO BLUE!
CW said:
posted on December 4, 2006 12:28 PM — 207.203.140.254 — link — abuse?
Irish JT,
I think you should listen to the Mayor who suddenly realized the futility of beating the SEC Conference... if not?? here is the comment I sent him."Don't be too depressed! Reality hurts... for so many people that (like your-self) suddenly realize the preposterous hope of rivaling the SEC ... faith becomes tenuous. I know how awful you must feel. Several years ago I thought Green Bay (with Reggie White) would destroy Denver (like they did in regular season the previous year) in the Super Bow... But I was wrong… for “once.” Anyway, you Pac people after this past week (I hope) will avoid any serious rattle of having a conference even close to the caliber of the SEC. Occasionally you handle the Big Ten as long as they are forced to play at the "flower bowl." Maybe in the decades ahead the Pac will have a decent history?? But for now they have none. As a Southerner I admire the Big Ten! They gave us football! It’s just that we made it a science and developed perfection!"
Tommie Trojan said:
posted on December 4, 2006 12:33 PM — 64.32.153.19 — link — abuse?
I am a moron.
Here is the one that humbles me the most. That Lou Holtz was right and every other "talkin' head" was wrong. I wanted this guy to be put away in an "old folks home". He kept stickin' to his story about Florida - and never wavered. Gotta give him his due. I'm the moron.
Tommie T
Jake Fegan said:
posted on December 4, 2006 1:19 PM — 63.85.198.34 — link — abuse?
Louisville fans: do not under-estimate Wake Forest. While I am rooting for Lousivlle, I am hoping it will be a tough, tight game. Wake Forest is one of the best stories of the year and it is good to see the large group of fifth-year seniors get them to a big bowl.
I have nothing against Oklahoma, but I am rooting for Boise State just so the non-BCS conferences get some credibility.
As a Buckeye fan, I was elated to see USC lose, which I (correctly) equated to a national championship matchup against Florida. I want a title, and I do not care who it comes against, and Florida is no match for Ohio State, while I think Michigan would have likely won a match-up and USC would have been a tougher opponent.
I'm a little scared of Harvin, but other than that, Ohio State should bottle up a below-average Florida offense. Plus, I am sure a capitalizing OSU defense can count on Chris Leak for one dumb turnover.
posted on December 4, 2006 1:25 PM — 150.176.192.1 — link — abuse?
Michigan deserves to go to the title game at least as much as Oklahoma did in 2004.
I am going to retract my ND comments. Upone further review, they are as good as anyone thet is eligible.
As for my Boise prediction, time will tell. I admit I am picking against popular wisdom, that is why I emphasised it.
volstrike3 said:
posted on December 4, 2006 1:35 PM — 216.103.178.34 — link — abuse?
Tommy T,
Don't worry, Lou Holtz being right is no big deal. Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in awhile. I think most of the country underestimated how good Florida's defense is. I knew they were exceptional when they held my vols to -11 yards rushing. This UF team reminds me of the 2002 OSU team that won ugly all year and everybody though Miami would kill them in the NC game. I have a feeling the gators will win the National title and it will not be a pretty/game.
FanoftheGame said:
posted on December 4, 2006 1:45 PM — 12.43.234.14 — link — abuse?
Once again the BCS has failed to deliver. Allthough I agree with the NC game matchup of Ohio State vs Florida - One has to question some of the other bowl matchups. Grantid, there are some good teams in the mix, but there are some teams that are just as good, if not better, that are left out of the BCS bowls. Winsconsin is left out because of the "no more than 2 teams from a conference" rule. Note Ame (because there is no "D" in South Bend)is always going to have a free pass through the back door to the BCS. I realize that as fans we have to keep the BCS in proper perspective and not read too much into it, but how much longer will college football have to sacrifice itself on behalf of the BCS. We all know its all about the money. Without question it is the driving force behind the BCS, but when if ever is it going to be about football? It's not like the BCS is a separate entity aside from college football that dictates where the future of college football is heading. The reality is that the BCS was created by the presidents of the Major conferences and Notre Ame to create a broader avenue for making more money for themselves and selling it off as a way to match-up the best teams in the country in elite bowl games. The only problem is that while the money continues to pour in for these conferences via the BCS, the mandatory BCS qualifiers continually boot deserving teams from the ranks of BCS bowl teams. The current format has proven to be a "money maker", yet has failed to deliver year in and year out. It seems as though half of the top teams are left out of the BCS either by default or by skewed rankings that determine the selection process. The Big 10, PAC 10, Big 12, SEC, ACC, and Big East presidents are the ones with there finger on the BCS Button and to change things might affect the amount of money that goes into their respective conference pockets even though every year there are schools within their conferences that suffer from their own system. They have chosen to sacrifice their own teams for the overall "financial" good of the conference. Notre Ame is way ahead of the game by not having a conference to sacrifice them and by getting in as the only independent school recognized by the BCS. They are the only team in the country that is a lock for a BCS game every year as long as they don't screw it up. Everyone else has to fight it out in a conference that will ultimately make or break them in the BCS rankings. Allthough it worked out in Florida's favor this year, Urban Meyer still said the system is flawed and needs go so that the teams can settle NC on the field of play. I look forward to hearing about the non-deserving BCS schools fight for their lives in their BCS bowls and sincerely hope that they all get blown out by 50 points. It's been an exciting and competitive season of college football and now its time to pay the bills with the BCS games.
Scott 51 said:
posted on December 4, 2006 1:46 PM — 216.135.81.2 — link — abuse?
Ya know why ya rarely see Lou Holtz from the waist down on "Gameday Final"?Because the entire nation would have to see his bony, hairy old legs stickin' out from his Notre Dame cheerleading skirt.
Mark my words, ESPN will kiss Lou goodbye before next season. Like the rest of the nation, they've had enough.
volstrike3 said:
posted on December 4, 2006 2:10 PM — 216.103.178.34 — link — abuse?
#1 The BCS could work if it went to a AND 1 format and did away with automatic bids and the 2 team conference restrictions. I am sure we will see some changes after there are so many one sided games this year. I expect the OU/Boise State and LSU/ND games to be 21+ pt blowouts.
#2 Wisconsin got screwed because the big 10 doesn't play a championship game. If they did, they would have had a chance to beat OSU head to head. We have no idea how good Wisconsin is, they lost to the only ranked team they played.
#3 IrishJT,
I am tired of reading your unthoughtful posts. If the SEC goes 1-8 in bowl games this year, I will donate $1000 to a charity of your choice. Do you care to put your money where you mouth is?
FanoftheGame said:
posted on December 4, 2006 2:47 PM — 12.43.234.14 — link — abuse?
M GO BLUE,
Last year Nebraska was anything but an awesome team. They may have matched up well against the Maize and Blue, but the fact is that the Huskers struggled to find themselves most of the year and were at best a good team. Both teams are much improved from last year and Michigan seems to have made the most progress. The Wolverines have had an outstanding season and should relish the chance to prove themselves against another great team. If Michigan shows up to play USC with a chip on their shoulder, I can see the Wolverines winning themselves a Rose Bowl.badgerballer said:
posted on December 4, 2006 4:00 PM — 71.34.138.106 — link — abuse?
Post #85.
As a Big10 fan & alum, I'd really like to see one more team added to the Big10 (11), thus creating two, 6-team divsions, and a conference championship game.
BUT. Your assumption that, if the Big10 had a championship game Wisconsin would've had the chance to play OSU, is not necessarily accurate. It depends upon how/if the conference were divided. If Wisc were in the same division as Michigan, then no, OSU/Wisc would not have met in the championship game.
Interestingly enough, if the above were the chase (two divisions, Michigan & OSU not in the same division), then Michigan would've gotten its rematch in the conf. championship.
Realistically though, it'd probably look like this:
West:
Purdue
Indiana
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
NORTE DAMEEast:
Michigan State
Michigan
Ohio State
Penn State
Illinois
NorthwesternZac said:
posted on December 4, 2006 4:11 PM — 209.36.193.14 — link — abuse?
Auburn2004-Post 14: I agree with Auburn getting the raw end; not so with WI. I’ll tell ya why in a sec.
Kyle Beery-Post 21/Tipp-Post 30: Correction: FL has a tough schedule; arguably one of the toughest; hardly THE toughest. I mean; come on, folks; at home against S MS, C FL, KY, AL, S Carolina, & W Carolina; at Vandy, and at FL St (emotional, but they’re down this year). The rest are legitimate, solid, top tier teams.
Badgerballer-Posts 40-41: Here’s where I answer Auburn2004’s question. I’ll start with my having a great deal of respect for Barry Alvarez. BUT, ya know why WI got shafted? Everybody has been spouting schedule strength. WI’s schedule is arguably less challenging than WVU’s. That’s what hurt your badgers.
HokieDC/DCHokie (You the same guy?): Wouldn’t you rather your Hokies be playing WVU? What a shame they couldn’t make that happen. I think our collective fans would be spilling out of the stadium.
Commonsense-Post 48: You’re preaching to the choir. Even an 8 game play-off would be better than this.
HogFanFromMD-Post 52 has some good points, but your last one’s a no go. If we ever do have a play-off system, I don’t think bids should automatically go to the conference champion. It should go the highest 25 or 16 or 10 or 8 or 4, however they decided to do it (God willing they ever do) ranked teams after all the regular season & conference games are played.
As for the rest of you guys…it’s been one hell of a season, hasn’t it? Only two teams undefeated; one gets no respect; controversy over which of the few one-loss teams should face the one that gets respect; late season upsets; unbelievable turn-arounds; coaching changes; teams selling tickets to as many as three different bowl games, and finally this blog. Kevin, thanks for putting it together. We may have hardly agreed, but I wish I could have a week long bowl fest at my place and invite you all over. You’d be more than welcome!!! I can just imagine how many kegs and chips we’d go through. And, here’s the best part; it’s not over yet. Which ever your team is, they are where they are, and that’s where they’re going to play; it’s time to prepare.
And now for the moment we’ve all been waiting for: My picks… God, you can hear a pin drop. I wouldn’t have thought my picks were worth the attention. Wait a minute. Where’d everybody go? Oh, I get now. Ya bastages. Well, here goes anyway.
OSU over FL – Some of you are calling this by big margins. I think it’s going to be tough early on and relatively low scoring. Try 27-21.
MI over USC – Yeah, MGOBLUE, I’m with you, but it’ll be because the MI’s “D” has come back from the dead of the OSU game. This’ll be tighter. 24-22.
LSU over ND-Sorry, IrishJT, LSU is too strong. I would have preferred to see them play MI, and we all know what the Wolverines did to the Irish. It’ll be a clinic in fundamentals, but I think Quinn will still pass for a bunch. 31-19.
Louisville over WF-Sadly, this may be one of the least watched of the bowl games, and it could be entertaining…NOT! Louisville/ND would have been entertaining. Between Brohm & Quinn, we might have seen 1000 yards passing and over a hundred points scored. This one, 44-16.
Steady yawl; I’m going out on a limb over this next one. I like Boise over OK. 31-28.
As for the rest, I like WV over GA Tech, AK over WI, Auburn over NE, TN over Joe Pa (hated doing that one), VA Tech over GA, TX over IA, Navy over BC, MD over Purdue, TX Tech over MN, SC over Houston, OR St over MO, Clemson over KY, CA over TX A&M, Rutgers (What a shame to come so close; didn’t they have a great season?) over KS St, OK St over AL, UCLA over Bobby Bowden et. al. (hated doing that one too), Hawai’i over AR St, S FL over E Carolina, RICE…wait a minute; wait a minute; RICE got into a bowl game?!? AAAAAHHHHH!!!!! AAAAAHHHHH!!!!! Rice over Troy, BYU over OR, and C-DOGG…can the Canes beat Nevada? I think so. There it is for those of you who stuck around. If you ever find yourselves in Auburn, NE, let me know. The Sam Adams is on me.
jbrocato said:
posted on December 4, 2006 4:17 PM — 68.79.6.221 — link — abuse?
Notre Dame doesn't even belong in the BCS this whole BCS is BS. If we are going to use the BCS then the traditional "Bowl" games should not go to the conference champions instead the best teams. Also since this is all about money shouldn't there be some consideration about teams playing on a neutral turf? Since we are hypthetically pairing up the best teams why not 1 vs 2, 3 vs 4, 5 vs 6 and so on..... Wouldn't this make for better games?
PercyHarvin4Heisman07 said:
posted on December 4, 2006 4:55 PM — 72.158.254.34 — link — abuse?
Gotta love the enthusiasm on this blog. Michigan is not getting the shaft - we all are. And if OSU had to play them again they would be getting it! Everyone considers OSU one of the great teams of all time and now we have the chance to find out. Their big early season win against Texas now looks like just an average win. They beat what looks like a very good Michigan team at home. If they played UM again, we'd never know if were indeed a GREAT team - just a reaffirmed Big Ten champ.
We are all getting screwed because we would be watching something like the following schedule this weekend if college football wasn't a joke.
#1 OSU vs #8 Wake Forest
#2 Florida vs #7 Boise State (at large)
#3 Michigan (at large) vs #6 Oklahoma
#4 USC vs #5 LouisvilleSorry Wisconsin but the 2 team max rule makes sense and shouldn't be blamed on the BCS - blame it on the Big 10 who can't even count how many teams that are in their conference - get a championship game so that you can crown a true champion. LSU is out because of double secret rule that says a D1 team that goes undefeated should not be barred from the process just because no one thinks they are good enough to be there. Just ask the Beavers who lost to Boise St. by 30 points - yeah the same Beavers who beat USC if they belong.
We don't need a 16 team playoff - 8 will work every year. I think LSU is good to beat any team on any given day - but they didn't (twice) -so they are out.
And anyone that speaks in absolutes about sports never played them or is living in a fantasy world. Let's face it the sports media and weathermen are no different (wrong and no one seems to mind). A couple weeks ago West Virginia was a lock for the NC game, then Louisville, then Michigan, then USC and now Florida.
Last night I listened to Kirk Herbstreet complain for 3 hours about Florida jumping over Michigan based soley on the fact that he THINKS they are a better team. Cmon - I love this guy and want to be him, but three months ago he was telling us that Miami was far and away the best team in the country - yes even better than his Buckeyes. And he's one of the guys that's actually good at his job!!
So if it's not on the field let's just enjoy the season and celebrate it for what it is - the winding down of an out-dated tradition that in 20 years we be trying to explain to our kids!!!!
Go Gators.
Zac said:
posted on December 4, 2006 5:25 PM — 209.36.193.14 — link — abuse?
IrishJT: I would like you to consider a recommendation that in the long run would benefit the Fighting Irish and all of college football. It’s widely known; ND is unwilling to share its football marketing revenues. It’s the only reason they’ve gone all sports in the Big East, with the exception of football. It’s also the reason they won’t join the Big 10, and it’s no secret the Big 10 wants ND to join them. What surprises me is this. ND is a storied, historic, almost consistently successful program, which has a wide market base. Their full membership in the Big East or Big 10 would benefit either conference in far more ways than money, which would eventually result in more money for the conference anyway. So, why not let ND have their TV contract?
Consider this. While the Big East was originally founded as a strong basketball conference, the founding members were chosen because of their money markets. In addition to ND, there are three other broad based markets in existence which have yet to be exploited: Air Force, Army, and Navy. From a success on the field stand-point, Air Force & Navy have been roller coaster; Army has a storied past, but has done little in recent history. In the right conference, not only would the three of these institutions benefit, but air time involving games with any of these teams would be lucrative because of the wide market base.
The Big 10 wants what the ACC, Big 12,& SEC have – a 12 team conference which would allow them to host a lucrative conference play-off game.(They’ve had trouble finding a 12th school with respectable sports programs; had actually considered Pitt.) Geographically (Fuel costs being what they are…), not to mention the other benefits, ND joining them would make sense. The Big East might be willing to trade ND for PA St, again a better fit geographically for the Lions. That still leaves the Big 10 one team short. Geographically, IA St is a better fit for the Big 10, but that would leave the Big 12 short. This is where Air Force comes in, which provides the Big 12 the ancillary benefit of a major broad based market. The Big 12 has also wanted to dump Baylor and pick up AR, which for AR is a better geographical fit, but that would leave the SEC short. However, the SEC has a number of solid options in Central FL, Memphis, S. MS, Tulane, or UAB. While the SEC might argue against giving up AR’s 10 wins, AR’s success has been lean in recent years.
Finally we’re back to the ACC/Big East saga. Football wise, as it’s been so delicately pointed out, the Big East needs to be larger and stronger. Geographically, the Big East is a better fit for BC. So, if the ACC were willing to pick up Navy, and allow BC to return to the Big East unscathed, both conferences would benefit. That leaves Army, another broad based market institution, which would fit right into the Big East. Now, here’s the real problem: the Big East’s 16 team mega basketball league. They can’t just keep brining in new teams. Somebody has to go. Sadly, the Big East painted themselves into a corner in such a way, they’ve compromised their own football members, who are actually considering forming a new conference.
Given the argument of fuel costs, the Big East is going to have to be willing to give up the two Chicago schools they picked up in DePaul & Marquette (the way they’re playing this year), and concentrate on being more compact. The problem then becomes a Big East consisting of Army, BC, Cincy, CT, Louisville, Pitt, PA St, Rutgers, S FL, Syracuse, & WVU – only 11 teams. If Villanova, once a Div-1 football team, were able to jump back up to Div-1, there would then be in existence six major BCS conferences, each with reasonably broad based markets: ACC, Big 10, Big 12, Big East, Pac-10, & SEC. If things came down to a play-off, and it was determined the conference champions would go, here’s the possibility of six teams with at least room for two wild-cards, depending upon how the play-off would be set up. Personally, I prefer it be the highest ranked teams when it’s all said and done. But, that’s just me.
Kyle Beery said:
posted on December 4, 2006 6:08 PM — 24.170.131.182 — link — abuse?
Rob #44- Kinda funny how the statistics play out, huh?
Bucky #45- Wow, sub par? Well see I guess. Its all a matter of who comes out and plays. If both teams have a good day, its going to be a close game. If OSU slacks at all, and UF has a good day, its going to be UF on top.
Tressel # 50- The reason that MI is even with UF is thei only loss was to OSU, making up for their slightly weaker schedule. UF has the hardest schedule, but they lost to Auburn, a lower ranked team. Making them ~ even.
IrishJT #51- I am not complaining about everyone not getting into a BCS game...I think it should be the best teams, regardless of conference. Just keep in mind, that you still must figure in the difficulty schedule, cant put 12-0 Western Miss with OSU at 12-0, just because of their record.
Hog Fan From Maryland #52- Agreed
Geauxtigers0107 #71- Agree, not sure how they are #5 with 2 unranked losses. Funny how they loose whenever they meat a real defense. And atleast you thought your UF OSU game out. Tebow will be a deciding factor, along with Urban's bravery in going for the clutch situations.
WVUFB97 #74- Urban isnt a crybaby. Hes a vocal coach, just because he says he is deserving doesnt mean he is whining.
Duck #77- Yeah, that worries me too, now that I think about it. I have noticed how that is one thing that can really get in their heads from time to time.
Jake Fegan #80- Below average? Hardly. Yes, Harvin is great, thats why he will be in Heisman contention next year. We have so many weapons its not even funny. Leak(Yewah, he'll probably give you one), Tebow, Harvin, Baker, Wynn(both who havent been playing much due to injuries, but theyll be there), Latsko, etc...I am not saying that were the best, but I am saying that we arent below avg. Its going to be a great game, and the offenses are going to do a lot, I say high scoring again.
Zac- #89. It is the thoughest statistically proven. You cant sruge that. Their oponents winning percentage is the highest in the country.
PercyHarvin4Heisman07- Love the name man. He should win, he is a complete stud. Also, agree with what you said.
KB. Go Gators.
C-DOGG said:
posted on December 4, 2006 7:13 PM — 76.188.148.131 — link — abuse?
Hey ZAC,
Re: post#89,Thanks for picking my Canes over Nevada. Most people would continue to kick my team while they are down because they know they do not get too many chances ever to do it. I didn't know that this bowl existed until Miami was picked to play in it! That's embarrassing.
bucky in michigan said:
posted on December 4, 2006 7:36 PM — 24.247.241.106 — link — abuse?
"GATORgreg:
Florida beats OSU. Now I know most will consider this a biased opinion and it definately is. I just love coming on here and hearing the Gators suck this and that and Arkansas is going to steam roll them etc. etc. Well keep it up. Come NC time, OSU will not have played in a football game in 53 days. They arent going to be ready and they are going to feel entitled to this game. Florida will surprise them and win. Florida 35 OSU 24"
If you think that Tressel isn't going to have them prepared you are completely nuts. Tressel is one of the greatest coaches in the game right now and they will come in more then prepared, and beyond that...they have the team to win. OSU will finish it's 3rd #2 ranked team of the season. Count on it. If OSU fumbles snaps and gives up the ball in other turnovers, Florida might win...but if both teams play 100%, OSU will be the victor.
Better quarterback, better overall team, and better coach = #1 team in the nation. And no one in the industry thinks otherwise except the Michigan/Florida fanboys. Lloyd Carr ranked OSU #1 in the coaches poll, and so did EVERY OTHER coach that was reported in USA today.
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/graphics/coaches_fb_poll_2006/flash.htm
This is OSU's year - everyone else is just fighting for second best.
badgerballer said:
posted on December 4, 2006 10:23 PM — 71.34.138.106 — link — abuse?
Zac - Post 89 : "BUT, ya know why WI got shafted? Everybody has been spouting schedule strength. WI’s schedule is arguably less challenging than WVU’s. That’s what hurt your badgers."
No, my brother. You are wrong. Check the final BCS standings. Wisconsin DID NOT get hurt by our schedule strength. That's my whole point! We finished BCS #7. Fact. We are not, not playing in a BCS bowl b/c of a weak schedule. Why can't y'all see this. Our schedule did not hurt us - except for not being in the nat'l title picture. We are going to the Cap One bowl b/c of 2-team max BCVS bylaw.
Post 92 - PercyHarvin4Heisman07 : "Sorry Wisconsin but the 2 team max rule makes sense and shouldn't be blamed on the BCS - blame it on the Big 10 who can't even count how many teams that are in their conference - get a championship game so that you can crown a true champion."
Huh? What on earth are you talking about? Blame the Big10 (having 11 teams) for the 2-team max BCS bylaw? How in the world does that make any sense? The two have absolutely nothing to do with one another.
The BCS has the 2-team max for the same reason it has mandatory conference champion tie-ins - revenue sharing. So all of the 'power conferences' get a piece of the $ pie. If 3 or more teams go, then that conference is getting a disporportionally large chunk of the pie. Why do you think 4-loss ACC champs keep going? So the ACC gets its bling. The Big10 not having a championship game is completely irrelevant. What the hell are you talking about?
GA Boy said:
posted on December 4, 2006 10:37 PM — 66.110.197.20 — link — abuse?
Irish JT.
What do you do, just post idiotic rants and then never come back? You really have something against the SEC, huh? I am with Volstrike, if SEC goes 1-8 in these bowls, I will donate $1000 dollars to your favorite charity. How about the "Keep Charlie here" fund. You guys got no chance against LSU. The D Line is going wreak havoc on Brady Quinn. I can't wait. GO DAWGS!! Beat Va Tech. Hell GA Tech did so why can't we!Tommie Trojan said:
posted on December 4, 2006 10:56 PM — 64.32.153.19 — link — abuse?
GA Boy:
Still can't figure ol' IrishJT. I thought I had explained it to him in a pretty fair manner - that Notre Dame is just not ready for "Big Boy Ball" yet. And, now he's yammerin' on and on about how the SEC sucks! Man, and some of you know, that I was completely wrong about Notre Dame also. I never thought that they would put them in the Sugar. I had them pegged to play Wake in the Orange. I can't believe that they are gonna allow for LSU to beat that azz one more time this year. Or, I even mentioned it: watch the officiating in this one. If this is a greater shocker than UCLA - it'll definately make the Oregon/Oklahoma game look like one of the better officiated games of the century. Otherwise, LSU by at least 16 points minimum.
Tommie T
cardfan-in-Oklahoma said:
posted on December 5, 2006 12:38 AM — 70.233.173.142 — link — abuse?
Post#80
I'm a huge Louisville fan and I can tell you were in no way overlooking Wake Forest.Petrino is way to good of a coach to let his team overlook anyone!But,with that said and giving petrino almost a month to prepare... I'm pretty confident!!Everyone knows about our offense...but what has been overlooked all year is we have a dam good defense!!I know I'm biased but,I STILL THINK WE CAN PLAY WITH ANYONE IN THE COUNTRY...INCLUDING OHIO ST.!!!!!
Moving on:
This BCS system has got to go!!!
It's so unfare to so many teams!!
You could argue for several teams to be playing for it all.
It's time to find some way to make it like MARCH MADNESS...where any givin team on any givin day has a chance to beat the traditional powers of college sports!!! THAT'S WHAT MAKES IT SO EXCITING!!!!
Being a Louisville fan my whole life I feel for Boise St.!! Coming from C-USA I always knew no matter how good we were... we could never play for the big prize. Now I know you can argue about who they play and all that but,you go undefeated in Div-1...you should have a chance to play for it all! I know all you fans of the traditional college football powers will not like that but,too bad!!!
Until you know what it's like to be an UNDERDOG... you will never understand!!!
Living in Oklahoma...
My hat goes off to BOB STOOPS for his incredible
coaching job this year at OU...losing your starting QB and then your all-american RB and then really overachieving is something many louisville fans can understand(Bobby Petrino..Coach of the Year) but, I hope Bosie St. wins...Just because of the underdog factor.
It's been a great season and I can't believe it's coming to an end.
I will be rooting for every underdog in every game except Wake Forest.
By the way in case you didn't hear:
Brian Brhom has announced he will be returning for his senior year!!!!!!!!!
If Micheal Bush returns as well....along with our very young team.........
Well I'll save it for next year...
GO CARDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PopsMich said:
posted on December 5, 2006 7:38 AM — 71.77.24.80 — link — abuse?
Pinball ! You're back. Was worried about you and hope you just went on a bender after the shock.
Looking forward to playing you in the Granddaddy, and breaking down who/why leading up to the game.
I'll consider this an intermission for the Opera, but you'll have to play your part.
SNAFU said:
posted on December 5, 2006 6:28 PM — 68.1.144.199 — link — abuse?
Post 49
BuckeyeBob,
I also noticed that, but what I found baffling was the middle to bottom votes. Look at UCLA and compare all the computers, 10th-24th place votes, wow. No wonder the Hubble telescope didn’t work when it was first sent into outer space.
M GO BLUE said:
posted on December 5, 2006 8:02 PM — 216.46.209.148 — link — abuse?
Mr. Mayor,If I were an Oregon,fan I think I would probably stay at.......ummm I guess I would probably stay home =)and watch the game on TV!
If you do make it to Michigan,for the game,do this for me,I want you to get a red vehicle,and get a Ohio State Buckeye flag,and get red and grey window markers,and write Michigan suck's goooo Bucks! =) It will make your stay more pleasant!
I remember when john is horrible Navarre played in the ZOO! And got smoked! The Zoo is one of the hardest places to win a game!
Michigan will have to play Oregon,and Notre Dame,OOC wich is two games against tough opponents! Can't accuse Michigan of having a weak schedule!
Go Blue!
Zac said:
posted on December 5, 2006 10:15 PM — 65.31.228.13 — link — abuse?
Cardfan-in-OK: Let's see. A healthy Brohm & a healthy Busch, back in the same backfield? OOOOOO!!! Who needs a defense? How's the offensive line? Is Douglas coming back? Do you have anyone currently or coming in who can replace Urrutia? If Petrino answers those questions... I repeat. Who needs a defense?!?
Oh, almost forgot. Sorry about selecting "Alaska" (AK) over WI (supposed to be AR), and Hawaii over Arkansas St (supposed to be AZ St.). But ya neva know.
So Cal USMC said:
posted on December 5, 2006 11:34 PM — 204.62.68.23 — link — abuse?
Would these 12-Team-Conference fans finally admit that having Conference Championshiop Games CUTS BOTH WAYS!? Sure, on one hand it makes it tougher for one team specific team to get through their Conference, BUT...
... this year, Florida BENEFITTED by playing that Extra Game vs Arkansas in the SEC Champ-Game. Florida Probabaly would NOT have made it to the National Title game if their Season had ended at the 12 Scheduled games... Michigan would have likely remained No. 2, ahead of Florida in the BCS Rankings.
So enough Bitching and Complaining from the SEC and the XII, etc, about "Having To Play" a Conference Champ-Game... And who's forcing those Conferences to have em, Anyway?!
So Cal USMC said:
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goodolnuma5 said:
posted on December 3, 2006 7:42 PM — 24.208.149.244 — link — abuse?ND/LSU? Loughvull/Wake? OU/potatoes? What da hell? What is this, the NIT? D@mn SC had to screw everything up.